FG seeks foreign countries’ collaboration to tackle insecurity

The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration with other countries in the fight against insecurity, saying international partnerships are crucial to addressing growing global security challenges. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call during the International Cultural Day and Cuisine organised for participants of Course 34 of the […]

The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration with other countries in the fight against insecurity, saying international partnerships are crucial to addressing growing global security challenges.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call during the International Cultural Day and Cuisine organised for participants of Course 34 of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja at the weekend.

Represented by Ambassador Bukar Kalambe, the minister said the world has become increasingly vulnerable due to rising security, political and economic challenges, making cooperation among nations more important than ever.

Daily Trust reports that the appeal comes amid the continued presence of United States security personnel in Nigeria, where they are reportedly supporting local security agencies with intelligence gathering and training.

Enikanolaiye described the event as more than a cultural exhibition, saying it celebrated diversity, friendship, mutual respect and international understanding.

He said the participation of foreign students reflected the confidence friendly nations have in the college and reinforced its role in promoting international cooperation.

“Many of the friendships established within the college endure long after graduation and often develop into valuable channels for diplomatic, military and strategic collaboration between nations,” he said.

The Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, said the programme was designed to build strategic partnerships through cultural exchange.

He said understanding one another’s culture, food, music, and traditions strengthens relationships and promotes closer cooperation in addressing shared security challenges.

Ahmed added that many international participants would return to their countries to occupy key positions, including defence attaché roles, helping to deepen bilateral relations and facilitate cooperation in security, trade and travel.

The representative of the Diplomatic Corps, High Commissioner Isaac Parashina, said the event offered participants an opportunity to strengthen the human relationships that underpin cooperation among nations, alongside their professional and leadership training.